• Home
  • Latest
  • Fortune 500
  • Finance
  • Tech
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia

Trendingnow

1

Mark Cuban says he has the solution to growing income inequality, and it's to reward every employee—from CEO to janitor—with company stock

2

‘I want to die broke’: Billionaire philanthropist Denny Sanford dies after giving away $4 billion

3

'Dr. Doom' Nouriel Roubini says we're headed for universal basic income or 'some form of socialism' as AI revolutionizes work—He calls that optimistic

1

Mark Cuban says he has the solution to growing income inequality, and it's to reward every employee—from CEO to janitor—with company stock

2

‘I want to die broke’: Billionaire philanthropist Denny Sanford dies after giving away $4 billion

3

'Dr. Doom' Nouriel Roubini says we're headed for universal basic income or 'some form of socialism' as AI revolutionizes work—He calls that optimistic
LeadershipFortune 500 Power Moves

Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power, Dec. 1–13, 2024

Fortune Editors
By
Fortune Editors
Fortune Editors
Down Arrow Button Icon
Fortune Editors
By
Fortune Editors
Fortune Editors
Down Arrow Button Icon
December 13, 2024, 11:57 AM ET
Photograph of Paul Shoukry, president of Raymond James Financial
Raymond James Financial (No. 312 on the Fortune 500) appointed Paul Shoukry, the company’s current President and former CFO, as CEO, effective Feb. 20, 2025. He will replace current Chair and CEO Paul Reilly.Courtesy of Raymond James Financial
Add Fortune on Google for similar content.

This is the inaugural edition of Fortune 500 Power Moves, a new weekly column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies. 

Recommended Video

Below is a recap of the C-suite developments at America’s highest-revenue-generating companies since the beginning of December, organized by sector. Titles included in this roundup include CEOs (Chief Executive Officers), CFOs (Chief Financial Officers), COOs (Chief Operating Officers), CHROs (Chief Human Resources Officers), and Chief Marketing Officer (CMOs).

For daily updates, subscribe to Fortune’s weekday newsletters, including CEO Daily, CFO Daily, and MPW Daily, as well as Next to Lead (weekly Mondays).

Chemicals

  • Celanese (No. 369) appointed Scott A. Richardson as CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Richardson currently serves as COO and will replace current CEO Lori Ryerkerk.
  • Karen S. Carter was appointed COO of Dow (No. 99), effective immediately. Carter previously served as the President of Packaging and Specialty Plastics at Dow, among other roles throughout her 30 years with the company.

Energy

  • Rick Muncrief announced that he is retiring as President and CEO of Devon Energy (No. 271), effective March 1, 2025. Clay Gaspar, the company’s current COO, will replace him. 
  • Dominion Energy (No. 230) announced that Executive Vice President and COO Diane Leopold will retire on June 1, 2025. 

Engineering and construction

  • Fluor (No. 265) announced that Joe Brennan will step down as Executive Vice President and CFO of the company, effective July 1, 2025. John Regan, who currently serves as Fluor’s Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, will succeed Brennan.

Financials

  • Raymond James Financial (No. 312) appointed Paul Shoukry, the company’s current President and former CFO, as CEO, effective Feb. 20, 2025. He will replace current Chair and CEO Paul Reilly. Read more: The Great CFO Turnover: Why more top finance leaders are retiring or changing jobs
  • Prudential Financial (No. 81) announced that Andrew Sullivan will replace Charles F. Lowrey as CEO, effective March 31, 2025. Sullivan currently serves as Executive Vice President and head of International Businesses and Global Investment Management at Prudential.
  • StoneX Group (No. 66) transitioned Sean O’ Connor, the company’s current CEO, to Executive Vice Chairman of the board of directors. Philip Smith, a member of the executive committee for the company’s commercial and payments businesses, has been appointed Group CEO. 

Food, beverages, and tobacco

  • Campbell’s (No. 419) announced that Mick Beekhuizen will succeed Mark Clouse as President and CEO, effective Feb. 1, 2025. Beekhuizen currently serves as President, Meals and Beverages, at Campbell’s, and previously served as CFO. Read more: Campbell CEO departs to join Washington Commanders as president
  • Coca-Cola (No. 95) announced Henrique Braun has been named Executive Vice President and COO, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Braun currently serves as EVP and President, International Development; as COO, he will expand the scope of his role to the North America and Europe operating units. He has been with Coca-Cola since 1996. The COO role at the company has been vacant since 2022, upon the retirement of Brian Smith.

Health care

  • Humana (No. 38) appointed Celeste Mellet to CFO, effective Jan. 11, 2025. Mellet, who currently serves as CFO of Global Infrastructure Partners, will replace Susan Diamond as CFO of Humana.

Industrials

  • Brad Cerepak announced his intention to retire as Senior Vice President and CFO of Dover (No. 448), effective Jan. 31, 2025. He will be replaced by Christopher (“Chris”) Woenker, the company’s current CFO of Engineered Products and Climate and Sustainability Technologies.
  • Oshkosh (No. 409) appointed Matthew Field as CFO, effective Dec. 16, 2024. Field, currently the CFO of Joby Aviation, will replace Michael Pack.

Retailing

  • Dollar Tree (No. 143) announced that Jeffrey A. Davis will step down as CFO, effective when the company appoints a successor.

Technology

  • Pat Gelsinger stepped down as CEO of Intel (No. 79), effective Dec. 1, 2024. Interim co-CEOs are David Zinsner, the company’s Executive Vice President and CFO, and Michelle Johnston Holthaus, the CEO of Intel Products. Read more: How Intel’s unresolved identity crisis ended a star CEO’s career and has left the chipmaker fighting for its life
  • Adobe (No. 210) appointed Lara Balazs as CMO and Executive Vice President, Global Marketing. Balazs previously served as CMO and General Manager, Strategic Partner Group at Intuit (No. 297). 

Transportation

  • Norfolk Southern (No. 338) has named Ann A. Adams as CHRO. Adams has been with the company in human resources roles since 2001, including Chief Transformation Officer; CHRO is a new role for the company.

Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence

About the Author
Fortune Editors
By Fortune Editors
See full bioRight Arrow Button Icon
Add Fortune on Google for similar content.

Latest in Leadership

Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025

Most Popular

Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Fortune Secondary Logo
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • World's Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
  • Lists Calendar
Sections
  • Finance
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Features
  • Leadership
  • Health
  • Commentary
  • Success
  • Retail
  • Mpw
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
  • CEO Initiative
  • Asia
  • Politics
  • Conferences
  • Europe
  • Newsletters
  • Personal Finance
  • Environment
  • Magazine
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
  • Group Subscriptions
About Us
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • Facebook icon
  • Twitter icon
  • LinkedIn icon
  • Instagram icon
  • TikTok icon
  • YouTube icon

Latest in Leadership

Cleveland’s WNBA team doesn’t play until 2028 but Progressive just scored jersey sponsorship
SuccessSports
Cleveland’s WNBA team doesn’t play until 2028 but Progressive just scored jersey sponsorship
By Joe Reedy and The Associated PressJuly 21, 2026
3 hours ago
Moldova’s parliament elects 44-year-old businessman investor Vasile Tofan as prime minister
PoliticsEuropean Union
Moldova’s parliament elects 44-year-old businessman investor Vasile Tofan as prime minister
By The Associated PressJuly 21, 2026
4 hours ago
Bill Gates called meeting Epstein a ‘grave error in judgment.’ A new review shows the Gates Foundation still met with him about 30 times
North AmericaBill Gates
Bill Gates called meeting Epstein a ‘grave error in judgment.’ A new review shows the Gates Foundation still met with him about 30 times
By James Pollard and The Associated PressJuly 21, 2026
5 hours ago
Lauren Sánchez Bezos put $34 million behind reinventing what clothes are made of—and stirred a debate about Amazon
Environmentphilanthropy
Lauren Sánchez Bezos put $34 million behind reinventing what clothes are made of—and stirred a debate about Amazon
By Sydney LakeJuly 21, 2026
5 hours ago
Federal civil rights agency votes to scrap 60-year-old workforce diversity reporting rule
Politicsdiversity and inclusion
Federal civil rights agency votes to scrap 60-year-old workforce diversity reporting rule
By The Associated Press, Claire Savage and Alexandra OlsonJuly 21, 2026
6 hours ago
A family crisis inspired Bill Ackman to spend $260 million to create a massive brain research institute in Manhattan
InnovationBill Ackman
A family crisis inspired Bill Ackman to spend $260 million to create a massive brain research institute in Manhattan
By Jeff John RobertsJuly 21, 2026
6 hours ago

Most Popular

Mark Cuban says he has the solution to growing income inequality, and it's to reward every employee—from CEO to janitor—with company stock
Success
Mark Cuban says he has the solution to growing income inequality, and it's to reward every employee—from CEO to janitor—with company stock
By Sasha RogelbergJuly 20, 2026
1 day ago
‘I want to die broke’: Billionaire philanthropist Denny Sanford dies after giving away $4 billion
Success
‘I want to die broke’: Billionaire philanthropist Denny Sanford dies after giving away $4 billion
By Sydney LakeJuly 20, 2026
1 day ago
'Dr. Doom' Nouriel Roubini says we're headed for universal basic income or 'some form of socialism' as AI revolutionizes work—He calls that optimistic
AI
'Dr. Doom' Nouriel Roubini says we're headed for universal basic income or 'some form of socialism' as AI revolutionizes work—He calls that optimistic
By Jason MaJuly 18, 2026
3 days ago
OpenAI says its AI models secretly broke out of a secure test environment and hacked into AI company Hugging Face in order to cheat on an evaluation
Cybersecurity
OpenAI says its AI models secretly broke out of a secure test environment and hacked into AI company Hugging Face in order to cheat on an evaluation
By Jeremy Kahn and Emily ForliniJuly 21, 2026
5 hours ago
Jamie Dimon won't put more of his own money into the long end of the bond market right now—thanks to the $39 trillion national debt
Economy
Jamie Dimon won't put more of his own money into the long end of the bond market right now—thanks to the $39 trillion national debt
By Eleanor PringleJuly 21, 2026
14 hours ago
Current price of oil as of July 21, 2026
Personal Finance
Current price of oil as of July 21, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerJuly 21, 2026
14 hours ago

© 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.